Does the 2025 Kia Carnival have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Carnival, the most recent reported on April 10, 2026 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival?

Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (84 complaints), followed by unknown or other (20).

How many 2025 Kia Carnival complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 126 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Kia Carnival recalls and problems

1 recall and 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Carnival.

recalls

126

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2025 Kia Carnival recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 26V232000 · reported April 10, 2026 · Kia America, Inc. · 141,032 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.
The risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system84
Unknown or other20
Engine15
Fuel/propulsion system8
Exterior lighting5
Power train5
Seats4
Structure4
Vehicle speed control4
Forward collision avoidance3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 1, 2026 · Electrical system
The battery is draining due to external things but it’s not attached to anything and now all screens in the car flash on and off and go black including speedometer

Oct 1, 2026 · Electrical system
"UPDATE TO EXISTING COMPLAINT NHTSA ID 11747231 LCD CENTER DISPLAY / BACKUP CAMERA FAILURE UPDATE TO NHTSA COMPLAINT ID 11747231 I am submitting an update regarding the same unresolved safety defect reported in NHTSA Complaint ID 11747231 involving my 2025 Kia Carnival SX. Mileage when the problem start approximately…

Sep 11, 2026 · Tires
On August 31, 2026, while traveling eastbound on I-14/US-190 in Killeen, Texas toward Temple, an original factory-installed Continental CrossContact RX 235/55 R19 101H tire on a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid suffered a major failure at approximately 28,975 vehicle miles. A toddler was a passenger in the vehicle. Prior to…

Sep 11, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline · 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact's minor children were unable to ride in the vehicle due to the odor. Several dealers were contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to…

Aug 25, 2026 · Equipment
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Carnival with an external Harmar Swing Away Lift, Model Number: AL100, with a mobility scooter attached. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, after driving for two hours on […] approaching Grand Rapids, Michigan, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle…

Carnival model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2022	6	136	4
2023	4	52	1
2024	2	75	2
2025	1	126	0
2026	2	29	3

Across all years, the 2022 Carnival has the most complaints (136). All Kia Carnival years →

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia Carnival have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Carnival, the most recent reported on April 10, 2026 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Carnival?: Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (84 complaints), followed by unknown or other (20).
How many 2025 Kia Carnival complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 126 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 1, 2026.